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LOU to PGU: distance & flight time
Louisville (Bowman Field) → Khalije Fars (Persian Gulf International Airport)
7,166 mi
11,532 km · 6,227 nm
14h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,166 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 31m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LOU — Bowman Field · Louisville, United States
- PGU — Persian Gulf International Airport · Khalije Fars, Iran
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LOU
- SDF · Louisville International Standiford Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field28 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport41 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport59 mi away
Near PGU
- LFM · Lamerd Airport28 mi away
- KNR · Jam Airport39 mi away
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport55 mi away
- KIH · Kish International Airport97 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LOU from PGU?
The flight distance from Louisville (LOU) to Khalije Fars (PGU) is 7,166 miles (11,532 km, 6,227 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LOU to PGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 31m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Khalije Fars?
Khalije Fars is 7.5 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LOU to PGU?
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